Editor’s note: The Falcons’ 2017 schedule is comprised of AFC East and NFC North opponents as well as their traditional NFC South opponents. The series continues with Week 3 and the Detroit Lions.
Over the next two weeks we’re going to take a closer look at the Falcons’ 13 opponents this season, with the final three scouting reports focusing on their NFC South rivals.
Scouting the Falcons schedule:
Next up: Detroit Lions
2016 record: 9-7
All-time series record: Lions lead, 24-12
Last meeting: Lions won 22-21 on Oct.